Atlanta Region renews emphasis programs on powered industrial trucks and noise
Atlanta — OSHA’s Atlanta regional office recently renewed a pair of Regional Emphasis Programs.
The REPs cover powered industrial trucks and noise hazards in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and most of Florida (excluding the Panhandle).
The PIT program is aimed at reducing fatalities and injuries in general industry, construction and maritime. The REP on noise covers the following industries:
- Sawmills and planing mills
- Wood pallets and skids manufacturers
- Concrete products manufacturers (except block and brick)
- Plastic products manufacturing
- Fabricated metal products
- Surgical appliance and supplies manufacturing
- Motor vehicle parts manufacturing
- Boat building
- Poultry slaughtering
The REPs are set to expire in November 2028.
The office also renewed Local Emphasis Programs concerning policies and strategies for programmed construction inspections and scheduling programmed inspections of federal agency sites.
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